2008 Award Winners
Classic Travel is honored to again be recognized as one of the area's Best Travel Agencies in 2008.
Our Sales Manager, Christine Arnold, was awarded Best Travel Agent in the Towne Courier for Okemos, East Lansing and Haslett and Danielle Aritbee won best Travel Agent in the Lansing Community News for 2008. We are extremely honored by your recognition and committed to maintaining the highest quality of service which these awards represent. Thank you! |
CLASSIC TRAVEL
Celebrates 29 Years
May 1, 2008 marked the 29th anniversary for Classic Travel! It's hard to believe that much time has passed. Over the years we have been through several buildings, challenges and hair styles but what remains constant are the friendships and memories
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Classic Travel Inc.
4767 Okemos Road, Okemos, Mi 48864
Phone: (517) 349-6200, Toll Free: (800) 643-3449, Fax: (517) 349-6656
e-mail info@classictravelusa.com also see Contact Us
Riviera Maya, Mexico
with Funjet Vacations
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Being selected as one of the best destinations to go to in 2008, the Riviera Maya is a destination that has uncanny beaches, sightseeing and resorts. This 112 mile stretch of paradise is all white sand beaches that touches bright blue water surrounded by lush jungles and history of the Mayan ruins. Just a short drive is the city of Playa del Carmen that has modern bars, restaurants and shopping.
The El Dorado Royale, A Spa Resort by Karisma is a world class resort that was voted one of the “Top 100 Hotels in the World for 2008” in Conde Nast Travelers annual Readers Choice Awards. The resort attracts honeymooners and couples that are looking to relax at an adults only resort. This luxury resort has all-suite accommodations, all inclusive dining and a full service spa. The accommodations is perfect blend of romance and relaxation. The dining offers gourmet food and sensational entertainment.
Funjet Vacations offers the El Dorado Royale for as low as 1324.99 per person based on double occupancy. Includes all inclusive dining, roundtrip transfers and roundtrip air from Detroit.
For more details on this and other great deals, see our Hot Specials page. |
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Join the The VCU School of Dentistry, Office of Continuing Education for a 7 night Greek Isles Cruise with Special Speaker: Dr. John Svirsky.
Call today to reserve your space for the Epicurean Guide To Oral Pathology, September 5th - September 12th 2009.
Join the Friends of Theatre at Michigan State University as they go to Stratford, Ontario Canada on October 23-25, 2009.
The Michigan Funeral Directors Association 2010 Midwinter Conference will be in Maui February 4 - 11. Click here for details of this unforgettable event!
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Take the Cure in Punta Cana
by Diane Webster
An open air, beautifully appointed lobby greeted us, complete with fountains, welcome cocktails and real flamingos in the surrounding pounds. It was like a dream! >More |
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Egypt
by Marshall Cossman
What is so amazing is the number of temples and pyramids. The areas they cover and the size of the structures are awesome. The ingenuity to carve and assemble them is beyond belief. Thousands of workmen did all this. >More |
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Cruising the Mediterranean
by Marshall Cossman
If this sounds too good to be true, it's not. It's called “Cruising.” We've been doing it for 20 years and haven't tired of it yet. Our favorite cruise line is Royal Caribbean, and they've earned it. > More |
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Sea Cruise
byJack and Peggy Vitek
So almost 50 years later, I finally got to take my gal on a sea cruise as the kick off into retirement. And as the song implied, the adventure would be wonderful and it was. > More |
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Vallarta Palace
A Perfect Honeymoon in Puerto Vallarta
by Rick and Joy Terry
First, let me say thank you for guiding us towards Vallarta Palace in Nuevo Vallarta. It was by far the most relaxing, pleasant, and fun experience that Joy and I have ever embarked on! > More |
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National Geographic eco-tour of Belize and Guatemala
by Marshall Cossman
In February, 2008, my wife and I took a 10 day National Geographic eco-tour of Belize and Guatemala. It was educational, exotic, and we had 17 other tourists with us who were most interesting. > More |
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Exotic Vacations: Hiking Haleakala
by Terri Shaver
There are exotic backpacking trips, and then, there are EXOTIC backpacking trips! There are places covering the world that may vie for the most exotic, but we think we've found one of the top 5, AND it's in the United States! > More |
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The Rivera Maya
From a College Student's Point of View
by Liz Hill
I know what you're thinking, “two college girls in Mexico, this is just asking for trouble!” However, Mexico is so much more than a spring break gone terribly wrong! > More |
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Lessons of Italy
by Diane Webster
It's a delightful paradox that a place that embraces all things new in fashion is so steeped in history. In Rome you walk through history – even if you're not looking for it. > More |
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What You Should Know About Cruising
by Joy Thrun
I have owned and operated Classic Travel since its beginning in 1980. I counsel clients (the best part of my job), so I not only have an opinion, but have accumulated opinions from some of the country's most avid travelers > More |
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Chicago - Do the Loop
by Jean Southwick
After returning from another fabulous trip to Chicago I am making it my mission to let people know that there IS a Chicago beyond North Michigan Avenue! Its’ a great location for couples, families and singles. >More |
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Irish History Paper Proposal
by Colin Maguire
Irish history is, at times, inexorably intertwined with British invasion and intrigue. As my preliminary research has suggested, this holds true for my descendants. > More |
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South Africa - Beyond The Safari
by Tom Thrun
South Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to Americans, as the awareness spreads that the country is not only about safaris and wildlife but also the cosmopolitan pleasures of its sophisticated cities...>More |
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River Cruising
The Romantic Rhine
by Joy Thrun
The Rhine is a beautiful river with castles and wineries at every turn. Like all the main river routes in Europe, world history comes alive. >More |
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Jamaican Me Crazy
By Scott Arnold
The Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort has a very large stretch of beach, one of the longest in Ocho Rios. They provide free sail boats, kayaks, water tricycles, large floating foam rings and also have a giant floating trampoline anchored in the bay. >More |
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Puerto Vallarta Mini-Travel Log
By Joel Lowy
PV is, at least in the old town area, a small town. Rarely, (and mostly in the “big touristy places”) did the smile feel like part of the job. But even then taking time for a bit of a jaw (as a Texan friend said) generally broke the ice. > More |
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Hawaii: Traveling with the Family
By Marshall Cossman
One of the pleasures of life is watching your children grow into adulthood. Another is the opportunity to vacation/travel with them. >More |
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Libya: A New Beginning in the 21st Century
By Jack Vitek
In April 2004, the US government lifted travel restrictions to Libya, a ban in place for 20 years. I flew into Tripoli on the day the ban was lifted...
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Hot Specials Update!
7/1/09
YES, you could spend hours trying to see if there are any REAL deals, OR you could check our web site weekly and review the best deals as identified by the experts at Classic Travel |
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